419 scam: "MR. ALEXANDER SAMUEL."<Aka@world.ocn.ne.jp> MR. ALEXANDER SAMUEL.ACCOUNT DEPT.HSBC BANK.

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "MR. ALEXANDER SAMUEL." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <bencollinsben2015@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2018 18:41:51 +0200
Subject: MR. ALEXANDER SAMUEL.ACCOUNT DEPT.HSBC BANK.

Good day.

DID YOU AUTHORIZE MS REBECCA L. CHARLES TO COME TO OUR BANK FOR THE COLLECTION OF A CERTIFIED BANK DRAFT? Are you aware that the HSBC bank is releasing your Certified Bank Draft of US$750 000.00 as the 2018 Bonus Interest of your US$16, 500.000.00 Million deposited with the HSBC BANK to Ms Rebecca L. Charles with the below bank account details?

Bank name: Bank of America.

Address: 100 S. Broadway st. L.A. Ca. 90012

Acct Name: Rebecca L. Charles.

Acct#: 3251 0045 8528

Routing #: 121000578

I am contacting you from my department as the Account Officer because the Certified Bank Draft issued is not on your name. Please Re-Confirm again the following below information's for verification's.

1) Your Full Name.

2) Your Full Current Contact Address

3) Phone, Fax and Mobile

4) Copy of int'l passport or any scanned identity to prove you.

Thanks for your understanding.

MR. ALEXANDER SAMUEL.

ACCOUNT DEPT.HSBC BANK.

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